Membership Relations Fellow

Description

Population Connection Action Fund seeks a Membership Relations Fellow to support the Membership Relations & Development teams in their effort to engage Population Connection Action Fund’s membership base.

Based in Population Connection Action Fund’s San Diego office, the Development and Membership Relations teams cultivate relationships with donors and encourage their further participation through giving or volunteering.

The primary function for our Membership Relations Fellow will be to assist with outreach and relationship building with our members and prospective members. The Fellow will also perform other general administrative tasks as assigned.

We seek a motivated team player with excellent writing and verbal communication skills. The right candidate will be dedicated to reproductive rights and environmental protection.

Goals and Activities:

Assisting the with Membership Relations team with outreach, relationship building, and raising awareness about global population growth

Supporting team with event preparation and outreach

Conducting research to identify community events suitable for membership involvement, as well as major national events such as marches, rallies, and Earth Day festivals to engage our members

Supporting team in communicating with members via phone, email, and paper mail

Monitoring and maintaining general condition of office and office supplies; assisting with general office administration such as processing invoices

Assisting with special projects based on education, previous experience, and career goals

Qualifications:

Background and interest in global population, reproductive health and rights, or protecting the environment; must be fully pro-choice

Must be comfortable spending a significant amount of time on the phone

Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Paid Fellowship is available October 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018. Position will be full-time with paid health and dental benefits.

How To Apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this role to Shauna Scherer at shauna@popconnect.org. Please state “Membership Relations Fellow” in the subject line.

Benefits

This position will be eligible for health and dental insurance, as well as paid annual and sick leave.

Professional Level

Entry level

Minimum Education Required

2-year degree

Paid Fellowships

Population Connection Action Fund offers fellowships in Washington, D.C. for recent college graduates and graduate students with a special interest in population issues. Each fellow has a responsible role working with a specific department and becomes an essential part of that department’s staff.

Fellowships are full-time. Compensation is $1,500 (before taxes), paid every two weeks. Fellows earn 3 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of sick leave per pay period. Full medical and dental insurance coverage is offered to fellows who are permanent residents or citizens of the United States.